Among the notable announcements at Capcom Spotlight is the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, which is currently under development for all platforms except the Nintendo Switch (potentially for the second generation model). The release is scheduled for late 2025. It appears that Capcom intends to assess market interest in the franchise’s return before releasing a full new title like Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Given that it has been over two decades since the series was discontinued, gauging player interest, particularly among younger generations, is crucial. However, if all efforts are concentrated on developing a true new entry in the Onimusha franchise, this remaster of Onimusha 2 seems to have received limited attention. The graphics will be smoothed out from their original appearance, but character models and animations remain unchanged. It is likely that the gameplay will stay as it was originally designed. It remains uncertain whether players will be able to fully immerse themselves in a title featuring Jubei Yagyu, one of Japan’s most renowned samurais, battling Oda Nobunaga, who is portrayed as a demon king in Capcom’s game.
